With 251 total cholesterol, LDL 179 and HDL 69 and Trig. 83, would you go on cholesterol lowering drugs? I am active 55 year old who eats well, 5'3" at 120 pounds and 28" waist. It's a genetic thing.

For women and men over 65, a high HDL number is most important, and 65 is high. Assuming you don't have any other risk factors such as high blood pressure, I would enjoy life without lipitor at this time. Dr. Mike